Cullen Ormond

Home Associate Editor

Cullen Ormond is a writer based in New York City. When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up with a book (always open for recommendations, too!) or pushing her rescue pug, Peanut, in a stroller. In her dream apartment, there’ll be a conversation pit and lots of framed, vintage band posters.
    Before & After: “Dull” Oak Kitchen Cabinets Get a Gorgeous Green Makeover (for Only $600!)
    “The whole space just needed some color and TLC!”
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    Sep 15, 2024
    Before & After: “Outdated” Oak Cabinets Get a Serene Blue Makeover (for Under $2,000!)
    The goal was to create a space that was “bright on a budget.”
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    Sep 11, 2024
    Before & After: A “Claustrophobic” Kitchen’s White Cabinets Get a Dramatic Airy Makeover
    The entire transformation only cost $8,000.
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    Sep 8, 2024
    Before & After: Jewel Tones Transformed This Bare-Bones Kitchen for Under $250
    KITCHEN TOURS
    It all started with a simple thrifted gem. (Literally.)
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    Aug 26, 2023
    Before & After: A $9 IKEA Gem Added the Perfect Finishing Touch to This DIY Open Shelving
    Kitchen Tours
    The entire project cost under $120.
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    Aug 22, 2023
    Before & After: A Dated Lime-Green “Hot Mess” of a Kitchen Gets a Dramatic Teal Makeover
    The homeowners did the entire $20,000 renovation themselves.
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    Sep 4, 2024
    Before & After: “Dated” Vintage White Cabinets Get a Color-Drenched Makeover You’d Never Expect
    It somehow makes color-drenching whimsical and sophisticated.
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    Aug 31, 2024
    Before & After: This Under-$200 Kitchen Cabinet Makeover Brings the Drama
    All it took was a can of paint and some elevated hardware.
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    Aug 16, 2023
    Before & After: Bright, Colorful Cabinets Took This Kitchen from Blah to Breathtaking
    Kitchen Tours
    Paint made the biggest difference in this 128-square-foot kitchen.
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    Aug 9, 2023
    Before & After: These Glam Peel-and-Stick Floor Tiles Brought New Life to a Bland Kitchen
    Plus, a can’t-miss step if you want your tiles to last.
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    Aug 3, 2023
    Before & After: A “Lackluster” All-White Kitchen Gets a Gorgeous Pink Makeover (It’s Totally Unrecognizable!)
    There are countless shades of pink.
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    Aug 17, 2024
    Before & After: Dated ’80s Oak Kitchen Cabinets Get a “Charming” Rustic Farmhouse Makeover
    “I love that it feels old, charming, and lived-in — even though it isn’t that old.”
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    Aug 14, 2024
    Before & After: Dated Brown ’90s Cabinets Get a “Warm, Homey” Black and Gold Makeover
    The couple completed every part of the renovation themselves.
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    Aug 11, 2024
    Before & After: A 150-Year-Old Kitchen Gets an “Astonishing” Cabinet Makeover (No More Brown!)
    Not only are they striking, but they’re also extremely functional.
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    Aug 7, 2024
    I Can’t Stop Thinking About Painting My Kitchen Ceiling After Seeing This Dramatic Transformation
    It’s such a fun way to add drama to a room.
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    Aug 3, 2024
    This “Lifeless ’80s” Kitchen’s Makeover Is One of My Favorite Transformations Ever (I Can’t Get Over the Painted Wood Cabinets!)
    It convinced me to paint my walls blue.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 30, 2024
    Before & After: A “Dreary” New York City Kitchen Gets the Most Gorgeous Green Makeover (It’s So “Airy!”)
    The custom wallpaper is the cherry on top.
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    Jul 27, 2024
    Before & After: This “Drab, Sad” Kitchen Gets the Most Dramatic $5,000 Makeover (Hello, Zebra Print!)
    Plus, orange and pink walls.
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    Jul 24, 2024
    Before & After: A Kitchen In “Disrepair” Gets the Most Stunning Cottagecore Makeover for Only $2,000
    Even the fridge is a fun color!
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    Jul 19, 2024
    Before & After: A “Clinical” White Kitchen Gets the Most Striking Teal Makeover (for Only $700!)
    It instantly brightened the entire room.
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    Jul 15, 2024
    Before & After: Teal Cabinets Instantly Brighten a “Dark, Dreary” Kitchen
    The original kitchen felt “dark and very boxed in.”
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    Jul 7, 2024
    Before & After: An “Uninspired” Kitchen Gets an Electric Blue Cheetah Makeover (for Only $800!)
    It’s giving total “main character energy.”
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    Jul 1, 2024
    Before & After: This Dated ’80s Kitchen Gets a Dramatic Renovation for Only $9,000 (the Red Tiles!)
    The entire remodel was done by the homeowners themselves.
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    Jun 18, 2024
    Before & After: Striking Green Tiles Add Drama to This “Lifeless” Pre-War Kitchen
    It’s hard to believe the room wasn’t even a kitchen before.
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    Jun 5, 2024
    Before & After: Striking Green Cabinets (and Pink Tiles!) Add Instant Drama to a Dated “Awkward” Kitchen
    Controversial kitchen features and decisions add instant intrigue.
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    Jun 1, 2024
    20 Stunning Colorful Kitchens That’ll Make You Want to Go Bold
    BRB, running to the paint store.
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    May 22, 2024
    Before & After: Striking Navy Cabinets and Floral Wallpaper Instantly Transform a “Dated, Awkward” Kitchen
    The entire renovation cost around $8,000.
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    May 17, 2024
    Before & After: Gorgeous Gray Cabinets Instantly Revive This “Tired” ’90s Galley Kitchen
    Plus, the smart tweak that lets in so much natural light.
    Cullen Ormond
    May 12, 2024
    Before & After: Striking Green Cabinets and Pink Tile Add Drama to a “Cramped” ‘80s Kitchen
    The $20,000 makeover brings new life to the space.
    Cullen Ormond
    May 8, 2024
    Before & After: A “Dated” Cramped Kitchen Gets a Bright, Airy Makeover (for Only $1,200!)
    Plus, see how they maximize storage for a family of five.
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    May 4, 2024
    Before & After: A Grandma’s “Bland, Neglected” Kitchen Transforms Into a Dreamy Paradise (for Only $1,200!)
    The entire update cost around $1,200.
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    May 1, 2024
    Before & After: Pink Cabinets Add a Pop of Drama to a “Dull, Basic” Kitchen (for Only $500!)
    This is such a smart way to infuse color into a space.
    Cullen Ormond
    Apr 23, 2024
    Before & After: Striking Pink Walls and Floral Wallpaper Make This “Drab, Outdated” ’70s Kitchen Almost Unrecognizable
    The “before” photos are almost unrecognizable.
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    Apr 19, 2024
    Before & After: Striking Pink Cabinets and 1950s Inspo Completely Transform a “Dated, Neutral” Kitchen
    The entire makeover cost less than $900.
    Cullen Ormond
    Apr 15, 2024
    Before & After: Striking Navy Cabinets and a Citrus Mural Instantly Transform a “Dated” Kitchen
    The couple’s wedding date is even inscribed in the mural.
    Cullen Ormond
    Apr 8, 2024
    Before & After: Bright Yellow Cabinets Transform a Totally “Bland” Kitchen
    Textured cabinets and colorful knobs add even more flair.
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    Apr 3, 2024